Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Origin
North America, Canada
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Skin irritation
  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
  
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PLATANUS occidentalis
  
ALOE arborescens
  
Common Name
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी गूलर
  
चमेली
  
In German
Amerikanische Platane
  
Jasmin
  
In French
Platanus occidentalis
  
Jasmin
  
In Spanish
Platanus occidentalis
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
Platanus occidentalis
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
Platanus occidentalis
  
Jasmin
  
In Polish
Platan zachodni
  
Jasmin
  
In Latin
Platanus orientalis
  
Jasmin
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Platanaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Platanus
  
Jasminium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Jasmineae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Sycamore and Jasmine
Season and care of American Sycamore and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about American Sycamore and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Sycamore and Jasmine Physical Information
American Sycamore and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of American Sycamore and Jasmine are as follows:
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Sycamore and Jasmine
Care of American Sycamore and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Sycamore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer American Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.